What is insomnia?
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III You can never grow tired of getting the right amount of sleep Insomnia is a...
With winter comes the threat of frostbite
The best strategy is prevention Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Frostbite is a term that is used when skin is...
Croup: a common childhood illness with a strange cough
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Croup, most commonly, is a viral infection of the upper airway in young children. The...
What is radon and why should I care?
Radon is a radioactive, tasteless, odorless and colorless gas that escapes from the ground. It can build up inside homes,...
Two health screening examinations that can save lives
Molecular breast imaging and lung cancer screening are important medical advances Lung cancer screening saves lives Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield,...
Eat fruits and vegetables of many colors for optimum health
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III It's that time of year when we reflect on and recognize our past year's accomplishments...
Gout is a painful condition that can be managed successfully
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III This is an updated reissue of a previous column. Gout is an extremely painful, inflammatory...
COPD is a preventable and treatable lung disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease that is preventable and treatable. Sixteen million Americans are currently diagnosed...
New guidelines say thousands more people now have high blood pressure
The new blood pressure guidelines have changed from anything above 140/90 to anything above 130/80. High blood pressure may cause...
Drama therapy is a new tool to help those with autism
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Autism is a group of brain development disorders that have a variety of manifestations. The...
Preventing and treating osteoporosis
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Dr. Crutchfield, my mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? After about age...
Eat healthily and feel great when you dine out
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Eating well is unquestionably one of the very best things you can do for your...
Appreciating the amazing human body
Conclusion of a two-part column Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Hair is strong Hair is remarkably indestructible. It decays very,...
Appreciating the amazing human body
First of a two-part column Your heart is spectacular Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Your heart is your most important...
Timing may be everything
In the future of medical treatments, new discoveries in circadian rhythms show great promise Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III In...
The miracles of blood, ‘a very special juice’
Conclusion of a series Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Over the last three weeks we have discussed many characteristics...
The miracles of blood – Part II
Second in a Series Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Blood is one of the most interesting and complex substances known...
The miracles of blood
First in a Series Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Blood is one of the most interesting and complex substances known...
What is pink eye?
With school starting up, this is a common problem seen in many medical clinics Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III The...
Nosebleeds can be controlled
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield, III Occasionally, nosebleeds happen to everyone. When they do occur, they can be frustrating and frightening. Nosebleeds can...
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